SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible.
Our community science night strives to change the way students, families and our community think about science and technology. The night is designed to provide a non-threatening environment for families to explore the importance of STEAM in our everyday lives. All students, families and friends are invited, along with our immediate community to participate in…
Chelsea Primary School will be conducting a science fair using digital technology. Since 2015, Chelsea PS has been a pioneer and played a major role in a global learning project between Korean students called ‘Global LYNCs (Learning Young Learners Through Net Communications)”. Chelsea PS was partnered with Sae Ron PS in Korea and both schools…
Pick a card, any card! The immortal phrase of the magician. In this talk, we’ll look at some some great card tricks that have simple maths behind them. This show is for all ages, so bring a deck of cards, a pen and some paper and we’ll do mathematical magic. This event is a collaboration…
This National Science Week, join NASA scientist Dr Jessie Christensen to hear about the Kepler and Cassini missions. She’ll share stories of searching for planets beyond our solar system, and how these missions have changed our view of ourselves. After 13 years orbiting Saturn, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft dived into the planet’s atmosphere last September. The…
Presented by A/Prof Mark Quigley and Dr Jeremy Silver from the School of Earth Sciences. Science has the potential to assist in resolving many of the largest challenges facing contemporary society. However, relevant science is not always used to inform public opinion and decision-making. Is this because scientists do not communicate effectively to those who…
Q: What time is it? A: Time for the annual Lost in Science trivia night! Test your knowledge at Melbourne’s best science quiz and help keep community radio on the air or in your pod. This amazing, entertaining, intellectually stimulating night is a fundraiser for 3CR, so entry is $20 per person. You can bring…
How does antibiotic resistance arise? “What turns a normal bug into a ‘superbug’?” We will delve into the topic of ‘superbugs’ and what makes them not so super, the issue of antibiotic resistance, and what members of the public can do to help prevent its spread. We’ll also cover new treatments available or that may…
Mars is our favourite planet and the only other planet in the Solar system where humans might live one day. But stories that are often told about Mars, mostly by popular sci-fi movies, paint a hostile world. These stories focus on challenges of survival in a harsh environment (“The Martian”, “Red planet”), fear of invasion…
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. Delicious cakes and coffees available to order from Kittelty’s Café at the gallery.
Get your child involved in this fantastic Science Week Event! Come and experience super science, with elements of experiments to enthuse and amaze! Professor Brains will be visiting Bannockburn Library. Children will be entertained with a group presentation before having the chance to participate in a hands on workshop, where they can become a scientist,…
A cluster event with eight rural schools combining together to celebrate National Science Week and exploring the exciting learning that occurs through STEM.
